Brighton, Michigan
Brighton is a city of 7,688 people in Livingston County, Michigan, founded in 1832.
Why visit Brighton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 42 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include MJR Brighton Towne Square Cinema, Mount Brighton, Timothy and Lucretia Jones Warner Homestead and Western House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Brighton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brighton
Brighton is a city in Livingston County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,446. Brighton forms part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area. It is one of two incorporated cities in Livingston County and incorporates land that was part of Brighton, Green Oak, and Genoa townships.
From the Wikipedia article Brighton, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks6
Timothy and Lucretia Jones Warner Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Western House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Brighton, United States of America
August Westphal Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Huron Meadows Metropark
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in Michigan, United States of America, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes42
Greecian Island
Diner · American · 1.4 mi
9994 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton
Mo-Th 07:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30
Jackie's Custard
Ice cream
415 Mill Pond Lane, Brighton
We-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-20:30; Su 00:00-20:30
30 more on the map.
History
Brighton was established in 1832. It was incorporated as a village in 1867 and as a city in 1928.
From the History section of Brighton, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Homewood Suites by Hilton Brighton
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
8060 Challis Road, Brighton
Churches and places of worship3
Brighton Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
228 South 4th Street, Brighton
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Charyl Stockwell Academy High School
School · 0.9 mi
1032 Karl Greimel Dr, Brighton
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
School · 1.0 mi
1021 Karl Greimel Dr, Brighton
Healthcare5
Map of Brighton
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milford Gm Proving Ground (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Livingston County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Livingston County Spencer J. Hardy Airport (OZW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- South Lyon 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Howell 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Pinckney 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Wixom 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Novi 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Fowlerville 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Ann Arbor 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Fenton 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Farmington Hills 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Livonia 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Brighton Michigan Grand River Avenue, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- WH House1902.45123928 large, Warner family, Public domain
- Western House, Annebethmi, CC BY 3.0
- Westphal House, Annebethmi, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huron meadows metropark fishing on huron river, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- Brighton, MI City Hall, WeaponizingArchitecture, CC BY-SA 4.0
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